Gerald “Joe” Robert Peschke, 79

Gerald “Joe” Robert Peschke, of Antigo, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison. He was 79 years old.

He was born April 15, 1936 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Bernard and Esther (Kasper) Peschke. He married Bonnie Peschke on January 19, 1966. They later divorced, but remained a couple for nearly 50 years.

Joe graduated from McHenry High School in 1953. He was in the US Army, and served in the Korean War. He worked as a general contractor, and resided in Spring Grove, IL prior to moving to White Lake in 1976, where he continued contracting. In the late 1980’s, he began employment at Amron until retirement.

He loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved camping with family and friends.